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Rajya Sabha to Take Up Anti-Paper Leak Bill Today

The discussion is expected to begin at 2 pm and continue for nearly seven hours

What is the rationale behind Cauvery panels decision on release of water to T.N. | Explained

The Committee took into account net inflow to the four reservoirs in Karnataka during the current season and compared it with the 30-year-long da

Cinpolis, Sony Launch Exclusive Spider-Man Collectibles

Celebrate the biggest film of the year with limited-edition merchandise that will be available across all Cinpolis cinemas pan India from 24th Ju

India seeks sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptions

India is rushing to secure alternative edible oil supplies as Black Sea attacks disrupt sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine, causing

India needs more AI champions, says Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma emphasized the need for more AI champions in India. He stated that artificial intelligence is crucial for the nati

Bengaluru hotels threaten Swiggy boycott from August 15

Bengaluru hotels will suspend business with Swiggy from August 15. They demand transparency in payment statements and opt-out options. Unauthoris

US claims to strike dozens of IRGC targets in Iran; alleges Iran attempted missile strikes

US Central Command forces conducted significant strikes against dozens of Iranian targets. These actions followed Iran's attempted missile attack

Trump says he'd be 'quite disappointed' if China arms Iran

President Trump stated he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran. He recalled President Xi Jinping's personal assurances against

A.P. to get four female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh soon

Number of anti-poaching camps in NagarjunasagarSrisailam Tiger Reserve is being increased from 89 to 150, says Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

Hyderabad weather today: Will the city see heavy rain as IMD issues alert for 16 Telangana districts?

Weather Hyderabad Today July 30: Hyderabad experiences heavy rainfall and thunderstorms after recent downpours. The Met Centre issued a red alert

Mumbai weather today: Rain returns after brief break, IMD issues red, orange and yellow alerts across Maharashtra

Mumbai weather today: Mumbai and nearby areas anticipate fresh rainfall starting Thursday, July 30. The India Meteorological Department issued ye

GTA VI launch offers Sony boost amid chip cost pressures

Sony anticipates significant gains from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI release. However, rising memory chip prices present a considerable chall

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Columbia Pictures release, has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for sequences of action/violence a

Britain unveils 8.4 billion boost for nuclear submarine fleet

Britain announced an eight-point-four billion pound investment for its nuclear submarine program. This significant funding will support twenty-tw

Trump stands by Warsh despite Fed's rate hold

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, resisting President Donald Trump's calls for a reduction. Three officials dissented,

Five-star Jayden helps seal Windies win against Pakistan

TAROUBA (Trinidad), July 29: Paceman Jayden Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul to bowl West Indies to a 90-run victory over Pakistan in t

Do foldable phones have a strong future in India? | Explained

Certainly, foldable phones have evolved from being considered fragile luxuries to being classified as daily drivers. But is that enough?

HS Prannoy, Unnati progress in Taipei Open

TAIPEI CITY, July 29: Seasoned shuttler HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda, the spearheads of Indias campaign, advanced to the second round of their res

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8, July 30, India's schedule: What time is Neeraj Chopra's event today? Check full list events today

Neeraj Chopra leads India's athletics campaign in the javelin throw qualifying round. Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches

Veteran photojournalist K.P. Thirumeni passes away

Starbucks raises annual forecasts again as turnaround takes root

Starbucks has raised its annual sales and profit forecasts again. The company's turnaround strategy has reignited demand and improved customer ex

Former COVID Expert Fauci Faces Senate Grilling

Fauci noted in his opening statement that he had testified before Congress more than 200 times over nearly four decades

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

LONDON, July 29: Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East aff

Karnataka getting ready for Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijays possible visit

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said, Mr. Vijay has written to the Karnataka Chief Secretary and has also spoken to me over phone. I have extended

Japan Earthquake: Rescuers Search for Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 18

Some of the most serious damage was at the Aeon Mall shopping center in the town of Kashima, which was bustling with thousands of people when the

US Iran War Live: 'Heavy wave' of US strikes against Iran completed, says CENTCOM

Bankipur byelection: Polling begins as all eyes on contest between Prashant Kishor and BJPs Neeraj Kumar Sinha

Counting of votes is scheduled for August 3; Prashant Kishor claims supporters picked up by police hours ahead of polling

Indias sports business ecosystem to converge at TOI SFI Expo-2026

India's sports industry will gather at the TOI Sports Fitness and Infrastructure Expo-2026 in New Delhi. This premier business-to-business exhibi

Cauvery row: Cauvery Water Management Authoritys meeting on July 30

The CWMA, which is the apex body that monitors the Cauvery water releases by upper riparian States as decided by the Supreme Court, is meeting on

CWG 2026: 'Happy, Not Satisfied,' Says Sreeshankar

Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie secured the bronze medal with 8.08m.

Ishan Kishan named East Zone captain for Duleep Trophy 2026-27, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed deputy

Ishan Kishan will lead the East Zone team in the upcoming Duleep Trophy season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed as the vice-captain for t

China warns of retaliation over US curbs on robots, inverters

China vows strong retaliation if the United States proceeds with its import ban. The commerce ministry urged the US to withdraw these discriminat

Airbus says it paid 6 million fine in UK export control probe

Airbus paid over six million pounds to UK authorities for export control violations. This settlement resolves a two-year investigation into Briti

Trump seeks Iran tariff provision in Russia sanctions bill

President Trump wants Iran tariffs added to a Russia sanctions bill. This move could delay the legislation's approval in the House. The Senate ov

On Guru Purnima, Gavit Dedicates CWG Gold to Coach

Gavit's coach, Vaijanath Kale, spoke to ANI after that and said, We certainly had high hopes. We were aiming for a record, but unfortunately, the

Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana is Indias most expensive film ever, budget crosses Rs 4,000 crore

According to producer Namit Malhotra, the film is being made at a cost of nearly $500 million, placing it in the league of some of the biggest in

Weather updates today, July 30, 2026: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and more. Is your city set for a weather change?

Delhi anticipates the highest temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Mumbai and Pune are expected to experience comparatively cool

Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q1 FY27

Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q1 FY27

Netcore is now Netcore.ai, becoming the first agentic marketing platform to share accountability for customer growth

Netcore is now Netcore.ai, becoming the first agentic marketing platform to share accountability for customer growth

Cognizant Q2 revenue rises to $5.48B; Inside Agnikuls reusable rocket strategy

The IT services major saw strong momentum in financial services and North America, but lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook. The company

Drone strike hits LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port

An explosion rocked an LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port after a drone strike. This incident raises fears of conflict spreading to energy hubs.

Michigan arts school report links Jeffrey Epstein to sexual misconduct allegations

An investigation at Interlochen Center for the Arts uncovered many sexual misconduct allegations. Dozens of alumni reported inappropriate conduct

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract for Patriot interceptor missiles. This deal aims to bolster depleted weapons stockpile

Lawyers teamed up to ensure bail within hours of SC order for 16 arrested over July 24 Kolkata stir

Over the years, many of them have also appeared for victims detained or arrested in connection with various protests across Kolkata, including ov

Sony proposes acquiring camera lens maker Tamron

Japanese camera lens maker Tamron received an acquisition proposal from Sony Group. Sony made a non-binding offer to turn Tamron into a wholly ow

AP to Rope in Experts from Pune, Tadoba to Capture Tiger

Rajahmundry Circle chief conservator of forests T Jyothi said, We are making all out efforts to capture the tiger as our teams are continuously m

Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of terrorism charges

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. Prosecutors stated the assault was incited by

Supreme Court relaxes order mandating Coalgate appeals only before itself, allows Delhi high court to hear them

The Supreme Court has modified its prior order regarding coal block scam cases. Appeals against trial court acquittals or convictions can now go

Japan earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors after tremors kills 18

Rescuers searched damaged buildings for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto. At least eighteen people died and sixty-two were i

Kevin Warshs inflation message misfires, fuels bets on Fed rate hike

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's communication style has raised investor concerns about inflation. Analysts now anticipate a December inter

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Spotted on UL Demko, 45W Fast Charging Support Tipped

NEW DELHI, July 30: The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has reportedly appeared on the UL Demko certification database, suggesting that the smartp

Delhi-NCR weather today, July 30 2026: Is heavy rain headed for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad?

Delhi-NCR weather today, July 30 2026: Delhi-NCR anticipates generally cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms on Thursday. Delhi expects modera

Karishma Tanna welcomes baby boy; celebs shower love

Actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, Jul

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts

KPMG Australia denies making job cut decisions following media reports. The firm is reviewing its operating model and cost base for future challe

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran After Jordan Base Attack

The first strikes after a nearly week-long lull in fighting dashed hopes of a return to negotiations

This image released by Sony Pictures shows a scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The movie will be released in India on July 30 (PTI)

'That's what Lindsey wanted...': Trump calls for Iran tariffs in Russia sanctions bill

BTS skips 2027 Grammys nominations, cites music over awards

Global K-pop group BTS has announced that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 7, 202

Alia backs Assam flood relief; Ayushmann, Tahira lend hand

Actor Alia Bhatt has urged people to support relief efforts for Assam, which is battling severe floods that have caused widespread destruction. S

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port: British maritime security firm

Port services firm Inchcape said in a separate message two gas tankers had caught fire at Damietta

'How many times do I have to explain this to you?': MEA Fact Check uses viral meme to reaffirm J&K, Ladakh as integral parts of India

The Ministry of External Affairs used a meme to counter misinformation in J&K. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral pa

Delhi University NCWEB UG Ward Quota Admission 2026 Begins; Apply By August 7

Delhi University NCWEB has opened online applications for undergraduate admissions under the ward quota for 2026-27 until August 7, 2026.

Salman Rushdie testifies against man charged with stabbing him

Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault for attacking Mr. Rushdie as he was preparing to give a speech in August 2022, stabbing h

Supreme Court bars government from post facto green clearance to projects

The Supreme Court has protected projects worth Rs 20,000 crore from demolition. It permanently prohibited the government from granting post-facto

Man Loses Rs 8 Lakh To Fake Trading App, Case Against Google India Officer

The victim stated that fraudsters contacted him through a social media platform in July and the administrators advised him to invest through the

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport

US President Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles Airport. The project will replace concourses and add a large

Morning Digest: Iran, U.S. resume strikes in West Asia after brief pause; Oppn. plans to raise Ram Temple donation scam in Parliament, and more

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US Launches Fresh Strikes In Iran After Trump's Would Hit Very Hard Warning

The US airstrikes came hours after Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked American bases inJordan.

Idi Amin's Grandson Disqualified from Commonwealth Boxing Bout

He was jeered out of the ring after a tempestuous bout against England's Damar Thomas in the super-heavyweight division

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material after Russia's charges on Durov

Australia's internet regulator has begun legal action against Telegram. This action targets alleged failings to remove pro-terror posts from the

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, July 30: 34 Areas to Face 10 AM5 PM Electricity Shutdown

UDAIPUR, July 30: Power supply will remain suspended in 34 areas of Udaipur on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to scheduled maintenance wo

Sensex jumps 889 points, Nifty reclaims 24,250 as IT, FMCG stocks rally

MUMBAI, July 29: Indian benchmark equity indices ended sharply higher on Wednesday, led by strong buying in information technology, FMCG and meta

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Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism Charges: US Justice Dept

After just a couple of hours of deliberations, a jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of tra

Supreme Court curbs powers of SC panel, says it cant pass adjudicatory orders

The Supreme Court has ruled the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is advisory. It cannot pass binding adjudicatory orders in service-relat

Nearly half of Indias workforce could benefit from AI: Report

NEW DELHI, July 29: Generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) is likely to transform the way Indians work rather than lead to widespread job lo

India, US trade pact operation after India gets comparative advantage

NEW DELHI, July 29: The first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US will come into operation as soon as the United St

ADGCA-ordered probe cleared Dreamliner fuel switch: Government

A Boeing probe found no abnormality in the B787 fuel control switch locking mechanism. This examination was ordered by the DGCA after a crew repo

3 Firefighters Die as Southern Europe Burns; France Fights Huge Blaze

The deaths on Crete brought a fatal new dimension to a wildfire emergency stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean

US Iran war: Trump resumes air strikes following missile attack on American base in Jordan

US Iran war news: The United States resumed air strikes inside Iran following a ballistic missile attack on a Jordan base. Iran's attempted surpr

IIT Bombay alumnus Jagdish Aphale named Ram temple trusts first secretary, will oversee transactions

Jagdish Aphale, an IIT Bombay alumnus, has been appointed the Ayodhya Ram temple trust's first secretary. He will also serve as a joint signatory

Morning Brief Podcast: Google Cloud CEO on India's $15 billion bet, sovereign AI push, and more

Shreeshankar Wins Silver Medal in Mens Long Jump at CWG 2026

Glasgow, July 30: Indian athlete Murali Shreeshankar clinched a silver medal in the mens long jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, held lat

Quote of the day by Donald Trump, 'If you're interested in balancing work and pleasure, stop trying to balance them. Instead make your work more pleasurable' offers timeless positive advice on work and pleasure challenges the traditional work-life balance

Quote of the Day by Donald Trump presents a provocative challenge to the conventional idea of work-life balance. Rather than constantly asking ho

Ropeway row: Question arise on compensatory afforestation plan

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya governments flagship Shillong Ropeway project is mired in a jurisdictional and ecological standoff, with questio

HYC questions intent of FCRA amendment

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has expressed concern over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating that

NPP unsure if central govt accepted FCRA proposals

SHILLONG, July 29: Even as Parliament prepares to take up the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), the ruling

HYC urges Guv to press Centre on 5 key issues affecting Meghalaya

Five demands of the HYC Establishment of permanent Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal office in state Strengthening of anti-drug measures Imple

Street vendors conduct business amid police surveillance, a day after their relocation, at Jail Road on Wednesday. (ST)